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Biden campaign predicts GOP candidates will 'out-MAGA each other' at debate

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:27:21 GMT

(The Hill) — President Biden's reelection campaign on Saturday predicted that the GOP presidential candidates will “out-MAGA each other,” in the first GOP debate next week, according to an email memo. Michael Taylor, communications director for Biden's 2024 campaign, detailed the “extreme MAGA” topics they expect Republican candidates to hit on the debate stage: cuts to Social Security and Medicares, tax breaks for the rich, shipping jobs overseas, protecting the gun lobby, enacting a nationwide abortion ban and undermining democracy through election denial. “The MAGA Republican presidential candidates support gutting Social Security and Medicare, support a tax giveaway to the wealthy and profitable corporations, would ship good-paying American jobs overseas, want to ban abortion, choose the NRA [National Rifle Association] over our kids, and defend attacks against our democracy,” the memo reads.“It doesn’t matter who ‘wins’ the debate on Wednesday, the MAGA Republican presiden...

American Airlines moves to crack down on ‘skiplagging’

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:27:21 GMT

(NewsNation) — American Airlines is suing a travel company that makes it easier for people to save money on flights with a clever, but risky, travel hack.American sued Skiplagged Inc. in federal court in Fort Worth, Texas, this week, accusing the website of deception. It threatened to cancel every ticket that Skiplagged has sold.In the lawsuit, American accused Skiplagged of tricking consumers into believing they can tap “some kind of secret ‘loophole.’” American said the website poses as an ordinary consumer to buy tickets, and warns its customers not to tip off the airline about the arrangement. More states are embracing ‘free range’ laws that let kids be kids The practice within the travel industry is called “hidden city” fares, or “skiplagging.”It works like this:When trying to book a flight to a desired destination, travelers look to buy the cheapest airfare — even if that means booking a flight to a city that isn’t their final destination.Last month, American booted a 17-yea...

Newborn Ohio twins make sure parents won't forget birthdays

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:27:21 GMT

MAYFIELD HEIGHTS, Ohio (WJW) — Have you ever heard of something like this for a birthday surprise?Mom, dad and their newborn twins all share the same birthday now. What’s the deal with the Bass Pro Shops pyramid in Memphis? A-ria and José were each born just over five pounds at Hillcrest Hospital according to Cleveland Clinic.Hillcrest Hospital: Twins share same birthday with parentsHillcrest Hospital: Twins share same birthday with parentsHillcrest Hospital: Twins share same birthday with parentsHillcrest Hospital: Twins share same birthday with parentsHillcrest Hospital: Twins share same birthday with parentsCongrats to Scierra and José on their twins and birthdays they'll never forget.

Rain for some next week, but heaviest misses south

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:27:21 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- After another triple digit day, we enjoyed a slight drop in temperatures Saturday with highs of 104º at Austin's Camp Mabry, but Austin-Bergstrom reached 106º, which ties the record high from 1984.Temperatures will likely jump up a bit more for Sunday as we approach 108º in Austin making for the hottest day of the next week.Sunday's forecastHumidity and clouds both increase a little on Monday, which should both serve to drop temperatures slightly. Still, 105º on Monday will make for more Heat Alerts and probably Fire Warnings thanks to an increasing breeze.Tropical system may impact Texas next weekAn area of disturbed weather located near the northwestern and central Bahamas will move into the Gulf by Monday. Low pressure will likely form with further slow development continuing. The National Hurricane Center is continuing to forecast a 50% chance of formation to a tropical depression early next week.A potential rain-maker for some of Central TexasWhether it becomes...

State of Texas: New details about Paxton accusations revealed in documents

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:27:21 GMT

AUSTIN (Nexstar) — In late July, lawyers for Ken Paxton submitted motions to dismiss the articles of impeachment facing the suspended Attorney General. Paxton's team argued in part that removing him from office would unfairly overrule the will of Texas voters, saying voters elected him, even though they knew about the allegations against him.Late Thursday night, the House impeachment managers released nearly 4,000 pages of exhibits after teasing for months that "damning" evidence to back their case for removal from office. The documents include new details into the accusations that Paxton abused his office to help campaign donor Nate Paul.Managers on Wednesday began to release new evidence, after publicizing allegations they say show Paxton went to great lengths to conceal his relationship with Paul — an Austin real estate investor at the center of Paxton's corruption allegations — even though top officials in the Office of Attorney General had warned Paxton numerous times that Paul...

Remembering Kaitlyn Anderson: A mother's mission to promote safety & accountability

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:27:21 GMT

ARNOLD, Mo. - Tanya Musskopf is the mother of Kaitlyn Anderson, a pregnant MoDOT worker who died nearly two years ago during a collision on Interstate 255. Anderson, at the age of 25, was working in an active, but unprotected work zone prior to the crash. She and her unborn child, along with co-worker James Brooks, were killed when a car sped through their area in south St. Louis County.On Saturday, community members gathered at Arnold City Park for a toy drive and bags tournament in memory of Anderson. Musskopf and the Kait’s Love for Jaxx Foundation helped with organization of the event. Remembering Kait Anderson: a mother’s mission to promote safety and support During the event, Musskopf also spoke out about major concerns over worker safety and accountability. Not far from where the toy drive took place sits the memorial site at the location where the fatal crash happened on Nov. 18, 2021. "It was the most devastating day of my life," said Musskopf. "When I found out how it h...

Hurricane Hilary: when will the heaviest rain arrive in Southern California?

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:27:21 GMT

The National Weather Service has released its most detailed forecast to date for the arrival and intensity of rain associated with Hurricane Hilary. Hilary, which reached Category 4 strength on Friday, is expected to be downgraded to a tropical storm by the time it reaches Southern California on Sunday.Light rain will begin to fall in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and Ventura counties between 6 p.m. and midnight on Saturday, NWS said, and continue through the morning. The rainfall intensifies Sunday afternoon and peaks during the evening and overnight hours into Monday.Forecast rainfall intensity with Hurricane Hilary. Aug. 19, 2023. (NWS)Peak rain rates will be .50 to 1.0 inches per hour with higher amounts, 1.0 to 1.5 inches per hour, in the mountains and deserts. Hilary will continue to drench the region into Monday afternoon when rain begins to taper off, according to the NWS.Rainfall total estimates through Monday are 1.5-3 inches for most coastal/valley areas in L.A./Ven...

Lake Arrowhead store owner allegedly gunned down over Pride flag

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:27:21 GMT

Authorities are investigating after a store owner was allegedly shot and killed for hanging a Pride flag outside her shop near Lake Arrowhead on Friday night.San Bernardino County deputies responded to a shooting at the Mag Pi clothing store located at 28938 Hook Creek Road in Cedar Glen around 5 p.m.Arriving deputies found the victim, Laura Ann Carleton, 66, suffering from a gunshot wound. She was pronounced dead at the scene.The suspect, who was not identified, fled the area on foot towards Torrey Road, just east of Highway 173, authorities said.During an area search, deputies eventually spotted the suspect armed with a handgun near Torrey Road and Rause Rancho Road.While confronting the suspect, a “lethal force encounter occurred” and the suspect was killed, officials said. No further details were released about the encounter. 3 arrested for $30,000 luxury handbag theft in Glendale While investigating, detectives learned the suspect made “several disparaging remarks about a rai...

49ers’ Jed York comments for first time on insider-trading allegations

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:27:21 GMT

SANTA CLARA — Jed York, the San Francisco 49ers’ CEO, spoke before Saturday’s preseason game and downplayed insider-trading allegations that recently came to light.“It’s 18 months old. It’s a completely frivoulous lawsuit,” York said in a joint interview with this news organization and NBC Sports Bay Area.“I think they’re grasping at straw to bring this out publicly now.”Two lawsuits accuse York and others of financial improprieties regarding their work with Chegg Inc., a Santa Clara-based online education platform under fire for allegedly helping students cheat during the height of the pandemic. The lawsuits say York, specifically, made insider stock deals based on “nonpublic information,” demonstrating “his motive in facilitating and participating in the scheme.”“I’m proud of our work with Chegg, proud of my work on the board and with its scholarship program,” York added. “I have no doubt this will...

With Brandon Crawford ‘grinding’, SF Giants call up hot-hitting Casey Schmitt from Triple-A

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:27:21 GMT

ATLANTA — Stuck in a 1-for-28 slump, Brandon Crawford was out of the Giants lineup Saturday against the Braves, and manager Gabe Kapler said there’s a good chance he gives him another day off Sunday with left-hander Max Fried on the mound.In part, that’s why Casey Schmitt was rushing from the West Coast along with right-hander Sean Hjelle on Saturday.The pair each received early wake-up calls — 5:15 a.m. PT for Hjelle — but only Hjelle had made it to the ballpark with less than 2 hours until first pitch.Schmitt is likely to start at shortstop in the series finale Sunday with Crawford receiving a second straight day off, Kapler said. Hjelle gives them another arm with right-hander Ross Stripling (mid-back strain) placed on the 15-day injured list and Ryan Walker on the paternity list.While Crawford was short-spoken when asked about his recent struggles after striking out in all three of his at-bats in Friday’s loss (“I wish I knew the answer,” he said), ...